Cassin's Kingbird

A large, noisy, and conspicuous flycatcher of the southwestern United States and Mexico, the Cassin's Kingbird can be distinguished from the other yellow kingbirds by its dark gray head and chest, and the white tip to its black tail.

Adult

Adult

Similar Species

Similar to Western, Tropical, and Couch's kingbirds. Western Kingbird has lighter gray head, back and breast; less contrasting white chin, and white outer tail feathers. Tropical and Couch's kingbirds have yellower chest, larger bill, and no white in tail.